Creighton researcher studying ‘listening effort’ and the toll it takes on teens
You spend an evening at a loud, busy bar or restaurant, straining to hear and make sense of what your friends are saying. It's [...]
Investing in Science and the Next Generation of Scientists and Breakthroughs
It’s a privilege to be part of Nebraska Cures and its critical mission to promote, support, and advocate for scientific research and education. This [...]
2024 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! It was a big year as we championed legislation to help cancer researchers, held the 2nd [...]
Research in Motion for People with Cerebral Palsy
What if the science that helps people with cerebral palsy move more easily could also help millions of others? At Boys Town National Research [...]
‘A monumental day’: Nebraska Medicine offers world-first experimental treatment
When the numbness in her toes crept up the right side of her body, Jan Janisch-Hanzlik called her primary care doctor. The now-49-year-old had [...]
Creating a Dynamic Hub for Research and Collaboration
In early February, the final beam was raised on a crane and lowered into place to complete the latest construction phase of the University of [...]
NASA Astronaut Col. Eileen Collins to Headline 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures announced today that NASA astronaut Colonel Eileen Collins will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM [...]
Creighton researcher awarded $2.9 million NIH grant to study hearing loss
Marisa Zallocchi Marisa Zallocchi, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Creighton University’s School of Medicine, sees a physiological anomaly and immediately [...]
Making Discoveries in Staph Research
You’ve probably heard about antibiotic resistance in the news: bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotic treatments, and we're not discovering new antibiotics at a [...]
Helping Kids Find the Right Words
Imagine yourself in grade school. While other kids learn new words quickly, you struggle. The right words just don’t come easily. Before researchers uncovered [...]